College Report Card: American Career College
American Career College Contact Information:
School Name:
American Career College
Street Address:
4021 Rosewood Avenue
City, State & Zip:
Los Angeles, CA 90004
Location On Map:
General Phone #:
3236687555
Financial Aid Phone #:
32366875552223
Admissions Phone #:
32366875552237
Website:
American Career College General Characteristics:
Type of Institution:
Private for-profit, less-than 2-year
General Types Of
Programs Offered:
Programs Offered:
Occupational - A program of study consisting of one or more courses, designed to provide the student with sufficient knowledge and skills to perform in a specific occupation
School Calendar System:
Differs By Program
Highest Level Of Offering:
At least 1, but less than 2 academic yrs
Offers Undergraduate Degrees Or Certificates:
Yes
Offers Graduate Degrees:
No
Offers First-Proffesional Programs:
No
Credit Accpeted For 'Life Experiences':
No
Advanced placement (AP) Credits Accepted:
No
'Dual Credit' Accepted:
No
Federal Financial Aid Available:
Eligible students may receive federal financial aid:
Federal Pell Grant Program -
(More Info?)
A grant program for undergraduate students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Program -
(More Info?)
A Campus-Based Program that provides grant assistance to needy undergraduate students. Priority in awarding Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) funds is given to students who have exceptional financial need and are Federal Pell grant recipients. (Close)
Federal Work-Study (FWS) Program -
(More Info?)
A campus-based, federally funded employment program that provides paid jobs for students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Perkins Loan Program -
(More Info?)
This campus-based loan program provides low-interest student loans to students with financial need. (Close)
Federal Direct Loan Program -
(More Info?)
A federal program in which the U.S. government (not a commercial lender) provides four types of education loans to student and parent borrowers directly through schools:
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
- Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students)
- Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students)
- Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents)
- Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents)
These loans are referred to collectively as Direct Loans. The same types of loans are available through the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, but in that program, commercial lenders provide the funds to eligible students. (Close)
Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program -
(More Info?)
A federal loan program under which commercial lenders provide education loans to student and parent borrowers. The program offers four types of loans: Federal Direct Stafford Loan (subsidized, for students), Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan (for students), Federal Direct PLUS Loan (for parents), Federal Direct Consolidation Loan (for students and parents). All of these are long-term loans insured by state or private nonprofit guaranty agencies that are reimbursed by the federal government for all or part of any insurance claims paid to lenders. This guarantee replaces the collateral or security usually required with long-term consumer loans. (The same types of loans are available through the Federal Direct Loan Program, but in that program, the U.S government provides the funds directly through schools.) (Close)
Leveraging Educational Assistance Partnership (LEAP) Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV gift-aid program jointly funded by the federal government and participating states. It provides state scholarship or grant assistance to students who show financial need. Formerly called the State Student Incentive Grant (SSIG) Program. (Close)
Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship Program -
(More Info?)
A Title IV financial aid program that makes scholarships available to full-time postsecondary students with exceptional ability and promise. Students apply for the merit-based scholarships through their state education agencies. (Close)
Other General Characteristics:
Geographic Region:
Far West
Degree Of Urbanization: Large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: David Pyle, President
Degree Of Urbanization: Large city
Institution Has Own Library
Institution Executive: David Pyle, President
American Career College Mission Statement:
American Career is dedicated to the belief that all students have the right to succeed to their full potential. To meet this challenge in postsecondary education, American Career College’s mission is to provide adult learners with the skills and technical knowledge needed for initial employment in entry-level positions.
American Career College’s goals include, but are not limited to, providing quality education programs that can be completed in a timely fashion and are facilitated by an outstanding faculty and staff. The programs offered at American Career College are designed to meet the needs and interest of the community that is serves. Continual program reviews through the assistance of advisory committees, keeps all programs up-to-date and relevant to employers’ needs.
American Career College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Level:
Less than one year certificate One but less than two years certificateAmerican Career College
Degrees & Certificates Offered -
By Award / Degree:
The following represents degrees that were awarded by American Career College between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004. Please note that the school may no longer offer any single degree program listed here and / or may offer additional new programs not shown below. Please verify with American Career College that the program you are looking for is still available.
American Career College Special Learning Oppertunities:
Cooperative (work-study) program
American Career College Student Services Offered:
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
American Career College Undergraduate Financial Aid Details - Fall 2004:
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Any Financial Aid:
1449 (88%)
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Federal Grant Aid:
1439 (87%)
Average Amount: $3532
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving State Or Local Grant Aid:
142 (9%)
Average Amount: $3814
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Institutional Grant Aid:
0 (0%)
Average Amount: $
Number Of Undergraduates Receiving Loan Aid:
1449 (88%)
Average Amount: $5549
Average Amount: $5549
American Career College Admissions Details:
Has Application Fee?
No
Admissions Considerations:
Secondary School GPA:
Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School Rank:
Neither required nor recommended
Secondary School
Record:
Record:
Required
Completion Of College
Prepatory Program:
Prepatory Program:
Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations:
Neither required nor recommended
Formal Demonstration
of Competencies:
of Competencies:
Neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores
(ACT / SAT):
(ACT / SAT):
Required
TOEFL (Test of English
as a Foreign Language):
as a Foreign Language):
Neither required nor recommended
Fall 2004 Undergraduate Admissions Details:
Number Of Applicants:Men: 73
Women: 340
Total: 413
Women: 340
Total: 413
Number Admitted:Men: 69
Women: 294
Total: 363
Women: 294
Total: 363
Number Who Enrolled Full Time:
Men: 69
Women: 294
Total: 363
Women: 294
Total: 363
Number Who Enrolled Part Time:
Men: 0
Women: 0
Total: 0
Women: 0
Total: 0
American Career College Enrollment Information:
Students:
1303
Undergraduate Students:
1303
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1303
First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1055
Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
248
Full Time Students:
1303
Full Time Undergraduate Students:
1303
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1303
Full Time First Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking Students:
1055
Full Time Undergraduate Degree / Certificate Seeking, Other Degree / Certificate, Students:
248
American Career College Accreditation:
Institiution is acreddited by a body recognized by the US Department of Educationand is on the list of National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies.
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